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Where Were the Planets on December 23, 1968?
Quick Answer
On December 23, 1968, the Sun was in Capricorn (1°44' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Aquarius into Pisces, and the Moon phase was Waxing Crescent (19% illuminated). No planets were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on December 23, 1968. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 16°27' Aquarius at midnight UTC to 0°33' Pisces at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 1°44'27" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Moon | 23°34'49" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Mercury | 10°59'29" Capricorn | Direct | into Aquarius | |
| Venus | 15°53'45" Aquarius | Direct | into Pisces | |
| Mars | 26°18'51" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Jupiter | 4°50'20" Libra | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Saturn | 18°41'54" Aries | Direct | into Taurus | |
| Uranus | 3°53'20" Libra | Direct | into Virgo | |
| Neptune | 27°30'33" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Pluto | 25°06'21" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| North Node | 5°03'50" Aries | Direct | into Pisces |
Sky Events on December 23, 1968
The Moon phase is Waxing Crescent, 19% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Pisces | Leaves Aquarius |
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